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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Senior Ophthalmology (N=16 verified submissions, updated May 10, 2026, data as of 2026-05-10). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 10, 2026 | Based on 16 verified submissions

Senior Ophthalmologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Senior Ophthalmologist Salary (16-25 years of attending experience)

The median senior ophthalmologist salary (16-25 years of attending experience) is $696,000 per year as of May 2026, based on 16 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $800,044.

Median Salary
$696,000
Average Salary
$800,044
25th Percentile
$635,000
75th Percentile
$1,087,000
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 10, 2026

Median

$696,000

Average

$800,044

25th

$635,000

75th

$1,087,000

Based on 16 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$635K$635,000 – $1.3M$1,313,000
25th
$635K$635,000
Median
$696K$696,000
75th
$1.1M$1,087,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$635K$635,000 – $1.1M$1,087,000
Median salary
$696K$696,000
Average salary
$800K$800,044

Salary Range

Minimum$635,000
Maximum$1,400,000

Percentiles

25th$635,000
75th$1,087,000

Breakdown

Monthly$58,000
Hourly$335

How Senior Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for ophthalmologists with 16-25 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Ophthalmology salary page.

Early Career (0-5 years of attending experience)Mid-Career (6-15 years of attending experience)Senior (16-25 years of attending experience)Veteran (25+ years of attending experience)

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